Maud Brummans

Maud Brummans

Project Assistant

Bezoekadres

Droevendaalsesteeg 10
6708 PB Wageningen

+31 (0) 317 47 34 00

The Netherlands

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I am a supporting project officer for SPARKLES and More4Nature

Biografie

As a Project Support Officer at NIOO-KNAW, I contribute to the coordination and communication of two major research projects: SPARKLES, which explores the environmental impact of floating solar energy, and More4Nature, which focuses on integrating citizen science into environmental compliance. My role involves organizing workshops, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring smooth collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and citizen scientists. With a background in ecology and experience in science communication, I am passionate about bridging the gap between research and society. 

Projecten & samenwerkingen

Projecten

  • SPARKLES: Responsible Upscaling of Floating Solar

    Project 2024–2028
    To meet the goals of the Dutch Climate Act, large-scale solar energy deployment is essential—but space is limited. Floating Photovoltaics (FPV) on inland waters offer a promising solution, yet their environmental impact remains poorly understood, and clear policies are lacking. SPARKLES bridges the gap between energy science, ecology, and governance to develop sustainable, nature-inclusive FPV solutions. Through interdisciplinary research and stakeholder collaboration, the project aims to balance renewable energy production with ecological and social benefits at local, regional, and national scales.
    Test location SPARKLES